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A “Project That Works”

The Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement(VISTA) was recognized with a 2013 Programs That Work award this month at the Virginia Mathemathics and Science Coalition’s annual ceremony.

My Water Quality Affects Yours—Really? A Collaborative Water Quality Testing Unit

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Published: May, 2013

VISTA teacher Laurie Anne Ashworth reports on a problem-based learning unit she and her colleagues conducted with students across three separate schools. Reprinted with permission from VAST.

Rockingham County Science Coordinator Attends VISTA, Brings Statewide Science Education Program to Rockingham County Schools

Nancy Lantz, a former classroom teacher and principal who serves as science coordinator for Rockingham County Schools, wrapped up her participation in the VISTA New Science Coordinator Academy this month

Space Junk in Virginia??

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Published: February, 2013

VISTA teacher Jeremy Ferrara reports on a problem-based learning unit he and 11 colleagues developed at the VISTA elementary camp in July, 2012. Reprinted with permission from VAST.


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